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WHAT’S INSIDE —G WW Graduation 2020 — County rolls out On split vote, new protocols Appointments and face masks part of county’s county board new procedures n Page 2 ■OKs A split vote ultimately new reversed hire a previous Uncertain future decision to not replace a part-time employee. for pool, arena By JOEL ALVSTAD Pool management in On a 3-2 vote, Cottonwood County Com- wait-and-see mode, arena ‘YES!’ missioners reversed course on a previous de- making adjustments cision, approving the addition of a part-time n Page 7 employee for the county recorder’s office. At Tuesday’s meeting, County Recorder Kathy Kretsch updated the board on her office’s operations since reopening on an ap- ONLINE POLL pointment basis. “We’ve been booked solid for appoint- Last Week’s Results ments up to 12 days out,” Kretsch said. “A lot of bugs have been worked out and we’re Do you believe national avoiding lines in the courthouse. But we are TV is blowing the helping customers every minute of the day, COVID-19 pandemic either in person, over the phone or online. out of proportion? My staff has been working through breaks, 4 % so I feel like I’m violating personnel policy. o Yes...... 57 “We’ve had staff cancel vacations, but we have other vacation requests. It is impossible % No...... 43 to run this office shorthanded.” o Commissioner Tom Appel felt that the state’s delaying the requirements for REAL ID should alleviate pressure on the record- Next Week er’s office. How would you grade “We added a full-time staffer because of the handling of the riots REAL ID,” Appel said. “With that deadline in Minneapolis by pushed back, I have to oppose adding more staff.” state and city leaders? But commissioner Donna Gravley ex- pressed concern about an overworked staff. Vote at “I really don’t like the idea of not giving www.windomnews.com people breaks or vacations,” Gravley said. Chair Kevin Stevens asked about the pos- DAVE FJELD 6/3 WWGgrad 96 THERE WAS NO mistaking the excitement Pasyn videographer Duane Hannan captured it all. WWG held sibility of sharing a staff member between DID YOU KNOW? Parker had Sunday afternoon when he picked up his a parking lot graduation for their 21 seniors, attended the recorder’s office and the auditor/treasur- diploma from the table just outside the Westbrook- by just immediate family. er’s office. Kretsch indicated that employees No great Walnut Grove gymnasium. “Yes” he had graduated and are not allowed to work on both passports get-together The COVID-19 SEE COUNTY •BACK PAGE pandemic has prompted WWGWestbrook-Walnut seniors Grove heldhold drive-in graduation outside school the Minnesota State Fair its drive-in, parking lot gradua- to be cancelled in 2020. tion in a semicircle on the south- Since 1859, the east corner of WWG High School Minnesota State Fair has in Westbrook Sunday afternoon. The ceremony — conducted be- only been cancelled six fore only family confined to their Country Pride times. It has been held vehicles — had graduates pick annually every year since up their diploma at a table. After 1946. the graduate turned their tassel, delays C-store Previous reasons for the audience replicated applause by honking their vehicles’ horns. cancelling the state fair After all 21 seniors had sale■ A discrepancy until in the property 2021 size has are: received their diplomas, gradu- 6/3 WWGgrad 28 caused delays in the transaction. ates and families held parades • 1861: Civil War. HUNNTER BLOCH and every A few big things are starting to disappear in Westbrook, Walnut Grove, other WWG graduate turned at the Country Pride C-store site, but don’t • 1862: Dakota War. Revere and Storden. their tassel after picking up take it as a sign construction on a new Kwik their diploma. • 1893: Conflict with Trip is imminent. World Fair in Chicago. In fact, it appears the prop- erty won’t change hands until • 1945: World War II. the spring of 2021. • 1946: Polio pandemic. Initially, the plan was for Kwik Trip to take posses- sion of the six-acre C-store site — located at the south WEATHER junction of Highways 60 and 71 in Windom this sum- mer. However, the exchange A look Hback L . . . P was pushed back partly due Kevin Jackson Tues. 67 60 .04 to a discrepancy in the size Wed. 78 59 — of the property (it is actually larger than Thurs. 78 51 — first thought). Lawyers have been involved Fri. 69 51 — 6/3 WWGgrad 118 6/3 WWGgrad 139 and the COVID-19 pandemic caused delays. Sat. 73 56 — CAMRYN BUNTING waved to people along VEHICLES WERE DECORATED to celebrate their graduate’s Country Pride Services Cooperative General Sun. 74 61 tr. commencement, like the family vehicle of Nathan Ross. the WWG parade route in Westbrook. Mon. 95 67 — Manager Kevin Jackson said the sale will still occur as planned, only much later. Because winter is not a good time to remove underground tanks from frozen pharmacy ground, the sale will not occur until early May of 2021. R N E A Tanks moved to Bingham Lake $ 00 Fair■ The vote was unanimousboard by the a voteskey factor in IN to DEPTH cancelability to present fairfuture fairs. Meanwhile, some residents may have P 1 his group’s vote “We know this announcement noticed the disappearance of two large am- E OFF N Cottonwood County Fair Board. R O ■ Riverfest GALL was the recent is upsetting for all who looked monia tanks and two LP tanks in March. All In a move that surprised no decision by the board has forward to the 2020 Cottonwood four tanks were moved to the east edge of ON YOUR FIRST one, the Cottonwood County Fair state fair board no plans County Fair. It is also heart- Bingham Lake. TRANSFERRED AND Board voted 12-0, Monday night FILLED PRESCRIPTION to cancel the to cancel. breaking for the Fair Board as “We were planning to move those tanks *Purchase of a transferred prescription to cancel the 2020 county fair. Minnesota State /Page 2 well.” whether the sale went through or not,” Jack- from a non-Hy-Vee pharmacy is required. As of Monday, that brought Limit one per household. Restrictions Fair. son said recently. “We’d had a concern, if apply. See store for details. Fuel savings the total number of Minnesota Of course there were factors Fixed costs, revenue loss there were ever a release of ammonia, what are limited to 20 gallons of fuel per purchase, per vehicle. Beneficiaries county fair cancellations to 60. related to the COVID-19 pandem- Cancelling a fair is never good it would do with the evacuation of Windom.” of government-funded healthcare There are at least 80 county fairs programs, including but not limited to ic. The board issued this state- from a revenue standpoint. Han- Jackson noted that, given Bingham Lake’s Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE are in the state. ment on Tuesday: son said the Cottonwood County population is 125, evacuation would be not eligible for this offer. Beneficiaries of the Federal Employees Health Benefits “This was not an easy deci- Fair made a few thousand dol- much easier. Plus, he noted that it would Program are eligible, unless transferring Factors in decision a controlled substance prescription. sion however, our priority is the lars last year and often hovers take a wind directly out of the east (which Valid through Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Mike Hanson, Cottonwood safety and health of our patrons, around the break-even mark. He is unusual) in order to have a big impact on your Windom Hy-Vee store. County Fair board chairman, participants, and volunteers. added that the fair always has Bingham Lake. said the board discussed the With restrictions in place such fixed costs and maintenance. fair’s future at both its March as social distancing and monitor- “We try to stay as close to zero Tires and service to move and April meetings. ing and sanitizing of buildings as possible and not get too far By spring of next year, Mt. Lake will The board had been prepared we felt this was a right choice. behind,” Hanson said. “If you do, become the home base for both tires and ser- to wait until July 1 to make a 7 28028 20721 7 We also had to take into consid- it can get tough to make it up.” decision. However, he added that eration to preserve the financial SEE C-STORE •BACK PAGE ■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020 2 n ■ INSIDE EDGE istrict court emember when Speeding:D Cedric O. 180 days, stay 150 days for R Riverfest to move Naylor, Bloomington, $225; two years, credit for time Presten R. Riddle, Sioux served 3 days, serve as from fairgrounds Falls, $145; Elijah Roman, home detention/electronic Despite the recent deci- Vista, Calif., $145; Colton L. home monitoring, super- sion to cancel the 2020 Spence Vreeman, Sanborn, vised probation for two Cottonwood County Fair Iowa, $265. years, pay for and complete (see page 1) Windom’s Underage consump- chemical use assessment Riverfest will proceed tion: Cole D.P. Grant, and follow all recommen- as planned, according to Wabasso, $185; Scott G. dations, no use or posses- Greg Warner of Riverfest. Flatebo, no address, $185. sion of alcohol, controlled A few weeks ago, Riv- Window tint violation: substances or drugs with erfest and fair officials Christian A.Q. Bautista, the exception of prescribed agreed to combine their Fridley, $135. medications, remain law- events on fair week, Aug. Seat belt violation: abiding, submit to random 13-16. Riverfest officials Jack T. Jorgenson, West- testing. will keep those dates, brook, $110; Derrick B. Driving after revoca- with some changes. Willaby, Mt. Lake, $110. tion (two counts)/no “We plan to move back Driving after suspen- proof of insurance (two to the lake, instead of the sion: Shawna R. Rios, counts)/expired registra- fairgrounds,” Warner Omaha, Neb., $285. tion: Sang Lee Xayavong, said. “We plan to have Third-degree DWI Westbrook, $1,000. fireworks out there, along (gross misdemeanor): Game and Fish — Take with a community cook- Richard A. Booze, Mt. Lake, fish in closed season:Paw out, beer garden and band $915, local confinement Eh Doh, Fulda, $160. on Friday night. “On Saturday, we would also like to have the craft show and food vendors at the lake and then a band n JOHN BERGE Felony Convictions on Saturday night.” A half century ago this week, Cottonwood County celebrated its centennial, which, of course, istrict court Warner said that for Fifth-degreeD drugs - $5,000)-three counts: included one of the biggest parades ever in Windom. The Centennial Parade was held exactly 50 possess schedule 1,2,3,4 Mony Vetsouvanh, Mt. years ago Saturday — June 6, 1970. This Model T truck, owned by Iverson Transfer of Windom, mo- a time no carnival was not small amount mari- Lake, count 1 — $800, com- tored down the parade route that day and John Berge of Windom snapped a photo of the truck as available on those dates. juana: Zachery J. Leckey, mit to Minnesota adult it passed where he was watching the parade. John believed Iverson Transfer was still in operation However, a flurry of Windom, $160, commit to correctional facility in in 1970 — 50 years after the business got its start. He added that the business was later bought out county fair cancellations Minnesota adult correc- Shakopee for 15 months, by Sunderman Transfer, Inc. Of course, there were a couple of noted celebrities serving as grand means a carnival may tional facility in St. Cloud stay for 10 years, local con- marshals of the centennial parade that year — Johnny Olson, the original announcer for “To Tell the now be available. He for 366 days, supply DNA finement 60 days, work re- Truth” and “What’s My Line?” as well as “Match Game” and “The Price is Right” for many years; added there are still plans sample. lease/sentence to service/ and actor William Windom, after whose great-grandfather the city is named. Windom starred in such to hold a Riverfest parade. Check forgery-offer or community work service shows as “My World and Welcome to It” (1969-70) and “Murder She Wrote” (1984-1996). possess with intent to de- if qualifies, to be served If you have an interesting photo taken at least 15 years ago, bring it to the Citizen office and tell Emergency Mgr. fraud: Pranom T. Souvan- concurrently with counts us about it. If you can’t make it to the office, mail it with identification. We welcome pictures from narath, Sioux Falls, $1,085, 2 and 3, supervised proba- everyone. offers local update Cottonwood County commit to Minnesota adult tion for 10 years; count 2 Commissioners recently correctional facility in Sha- — $800, commit to Min- received a status update kopee for 13 months, stay nesota adult correctional from Paul Johnson, for five years, local confine- facility in Shakopee for 13 county emergency man- ment 90 days, credit time months, stay for 10 years, agement director. served 162 days, supervised local confinement 60 days, Johnson said the probation for five years, work release/sentence to County rolls out new schedule system ■ Customers are supposed to ment. She added the office Kretsch said. county recently received cooperate with the search service/community work has a supply of face masks “People have shipments of masks and of your person, residence, service if qualifies, to be schedule appointment times for anyone needing one. been pretty hand sanitizer. Johnson vehicle, workplace, prop- run concurrently with for all county offices. “However, our new build- good about added he and other emer- erty and things as directed counts 1 and 3, supervised Cottonwood County offices ing is larger and people have keeping their gency managers have by probation officer, follow probation for 10 years; reopened to the public last more room, so everyone feels appointments monitored livestock pack- all state and federal crimi- count 3 — $875, pay restitu- week, but that doesn’t mean safe in their own space,” because they ing facilities, including nal laws, contact probation tion of $33,617.33, commit everything is back to busi- Gross said. are desperate JBS in Worthington and officer, sign releases of to Minnesota adult correc- ness as usual. County Recorder Kathy for services. Prime Pork in Windom. information and give DNA tional facility in Shakopee At Friday’s special meet- Kretsch said the online We have a lot Johnson indicated that sample as and when direct- for 12 months, 1 day, stay Donna ing, Cottonwood County scheduling system is work- of people who JBS has been operating at ed, tell probation officer for 10 years, local confine- Torkelson Commissioners heard from ing fairly well. have had their about 60% capacity, while within 72 hours if you have ment 60 days, work release/ department heads regarding “We’re still only seeing driver’s licenses expire. Prime Pork is continuing contact with law enforce- sentence to service/com- new guidelines, including about 25% of the people “Expired licenses are still to add shifts. ment, are charged with any munity work service if doing business by appoint- we normally would, but valid for two months past new crime, change your qualifies, supervised proba- ment and requiring custom- there isn’t a lot we can do the end of the peacetime address, employment or tion for 10 years, cooperate ers to wear masks. about it,” Kretsch said. “But emergency. So if the emer- County analyzes telephone number, do not with search of your person, County Auditor/Trea- because of the planning gency expires June 12, their cleaning options use or possess firearms, residence, vehicle, work- surer Donna Torkelson said meetings the county has licenses would still be valid Commissioner Tom ammunition or explosives, place, property and things there have been few appoint- had, and the software we’ve until Aug. 12.” Appel recently told the do not register to vote or as directed by your proba- ments in her office, with purchased, I’d say we’re But Kretsch added that county vote until discharged from tion officer, follow all state most people still walking in ahead of where other coun- her office continues to be board of probation and your civil and federal criminal laws, to drop off tax payments. ties are at.” busy and lobbied the board commis- rights are fully restored, contact probation officer, “If they are wearing a Kretsch said that custom- to reconsider its recent deci- sioners obtain permission from sign releases of informa- mask and are dropping off ers can make an appoint- sion to not fill a vacancy on that county agent before leaving the tion and give DNA sample a check, we’re not going to ment online or over the her staff. DACs have state, complete chemical as and when directed, tell turn them away,” Torkelson phone. The software sends “We’re booked solid 12 been largely use assessment and follow your probation officer said. She added that her out a text message reminder days out,” Kretsch said. “We left out of the discussion all recommendations and within 72 hours if you have office did purchase some and the customer can reply could potentially extend our when discussing essential aftercare, no use or posses- contact with law enforce- disposable masks in case by text to indicate that they hours, but I’d have to talk employees. sion of alcohol, drugs or ment, are charged with someone does not have one. have arrived at the parking to my staff to see how they Appel said that the Cot- controlled substances with any new crime, or change Kay Gross from the Soil lot for their appointment. feel about it. However, we’re tonwood County DAC has the exception of prescribed your address, employment and Water Conservation “Some people don’t starting to get into summer done a lot of the cleaning medications, submit to or telephone number, do District said that her offices reply to texts to let us know vacation time. Running this of county offices, mean- random testing, complete not possess firearms, am- have kept the front door they’re here, but we haven’t office with only three em- ing the county may need mental health evaluation munition or explosives, do locked, and unlock it for any- had many cases of people ployees during that time will to develop an alternative and follow all recommenda- not register to vote or vote one coming for an appoint- waiting outside the office,” be very challenging.” plan for cleaning services tions. until discharged from pro- if DACs are kept closed. Second-degree crimi- bation and your civil rights nal sexual conduct with are full restored, pay resti- victim under age 13: tution before fines, fees and Ambulance Dept. Leon J. Wollschlager Jr., surcharges, $281 monthly receives $500 gift Waynesboro, Ga., $85, payment plan to start June The Windom City Coun- commit to Minnesota adult 1, court administration will Ballot sparse as filing period nears end cil has approved receipt correctional facility in St. hold paying out restitution ■ As of late Tuesday afternoon, SWCD filing second districts, respectively. of a $500 donation to the Cloud for 60 months, preda- received until appeal time only one race had emerged in Check www.windomnews. Ambulance Department. tory offender registration has run or Dec. 1, 2021, not Meanwhile, the spring filing period. com for any updates regard- The donation was from required, supply DNA to have employment with the region Paul Langland and his finally saw ing last-minute filing from sample, fees of $185 include any business that receives Less than three hours Tuesday afternoon. children and will be used public defender fees. Medicare/Medicaid funds some move- to purchase needed items. remained for local candidate ment for the cvoss;Minneapolis;;A56856-490185;3.667 x 6-B&W (20Sp-B5) Theft by false rep- or are involved with these filing, Tuesday, as this edi- resentation (over programs. Cottonwood tion went to press and a curi- Soil and Water ous story was unfolding for Conserva- the District 22B House seat. Rod Hamilton tion District n Only one candidate had seats — dis- FEEL filed — Republican Rod tricts 2, 4 and 5. The record Hamilton of Mt. Lake, the The reporting party said All three incumbents Police report incumbent. have filed for office. The list BETTER the right rear window was If that situation held, it about your air. May 26 broken out of his 2003 Ford includes: Cody Duroe of • 10:54 a.m. Windom would mark the first time in District 2, Tom Muller of And your energy bills. F-150 pickup. more than 20 years when a police officers took a report • 12:51 p.m. A two-vehicle District 4 and Jeremy Nerem of a domestic disturbance District 22B House or Dis- of District 5. Duroe, Muller crash occurred at the inter- trict 22 Senate candidate ran in the central part of section of 19th Street and and Nerem served two, five Windom. The parties were unopposed. It is believed the and two terms, respectively. Highway 71. The mishap last one to do it was Sen. Jim separated for the day and involved a 2003 Chevrolet reports were sent to Des Vickerman of Tracy. County commissioners driven by Shirley Ware of By contrast, the District Moines Valley Health and Windom and a 2011 Ford In addition, Cottonwood Human Services. 22 Senate race is swimming County was without a pickup driven by Craig in candidates. As of 3 p.m. • 7:44 p.m. A two-vehicle Hettenbach of Windom. race — as of Tuesday after- crash occurred in the Tuesday, there were four noon — for two available Both vehicles received candidates on the ballot: drive-through lane at Dairy commissioner seats. RECEIVE UP TO minor damage. Democrats Shawna Marshall Queen. Receiving minor Essentially, the county has Enjoy no payments for the first 3 months damage was a Dodge SUV May 30 of Luverne and Roger Elg- seen no activity since opening $1,600 when you finance a new Lennox® system OR for as little as driven by Michael Fisher • 11:33 a.m. A two-vehicle ersma of Pipestone, incum- day of filing for the two seats. IN REBATES of Windom. 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■ Cheers and Jeers Our readers respond QUICK HIT irus aside, there is plenty Joel Alvstad to smile about for farm- QUICK VIEWS What has been the response of your customers, ers, gardeners and almost Sports Editor V ■ anyone with an outdoor job as the The Class of 2020 has now that you’ve been allowed to partially reopen? June edition of Cheers & Jeers shown great resiliency and rolls off the presses. maturity throughout this Robyn Willard Jeremy Wolf ■ ■ difficult spring. HAIR HUT WOLF THERAPEUTICS The beautiful spring weather has “They’ve “It’s been hard helped farmers finish planting on ■ It is exciting to learn resoundingly for our busi- time and timely rains have even that Prime Pork will soon said they’ve ness, but the given the crop an early nudge. increase production by 10% missed the hu- customers are However, we all know about the and employment by 35%. downside of this spring, the dif- man touch and happy that ficulties faced by businesses and ■ When vandals damage definitely feel we’re open. The employees hurt by the COVID-19 property, they pull police we are essential good outweighs pandemic. away from important work. in their lives.” the bad right A distant generation? now.” Our hearts go out to all of you. My mom recently posted on Facebook a reflection on Cheers go out to the Class named one of the 50 best-man- aged companies in Canada. an era of social distancing. of 2020, which unfortunate- She stated that my grand- ly endured an unforgettable We also were delighted to learn Clark Lingbeek Hilary Mathis mother was never much of a spring and graduation. that by mid-June the newly- ■ PHAT PHEASANT PUB ■ ENSPIRED hugger, which always struck Nothing about the seniors’ final merged firm will increase pro- “They’re happy “It’s been dif- her as odd. But in hindsight, cessing by 10%, add a second shift months was normal. They not to be back and ficult to keep the reasons make sense. and expand employment by 35%. My grandmother was born only lost spring activities, sports, able to meet up with sup- in 1918, right in the middle awards ceremonies and gradua- Jeers go out to the area resi- up with their plies, shipping of a global flu pandemic. tions, they lost valuable oppor- dents who continue to domi- friends. It’s still delays and cost There was also a significant tunities to share those final few nate local police by damaging not business as increases, but outbreak of tuberculosis months with classmates they’ve vehicles, homes, fences and more. known for most of their lives. usual, but we’re our custom- early in her youth. Last week alone, there were a very happy to ers have been It dawned on my mom that At the same time, we were half-dozen cases of such dam- be back.” amazing and her grandparents likely did extremely impressed with the age in the Citizen’s page 2 police very patient.” not hug her mother much actions of seniors who were report. One case involved a series because they did not want to involved in area graduations and of scratches on a parked 2009 risk spreading influenza or graduation parades. These events Mazda, plus a broken out window tuberculosis. Likewise, my were marked by smiles, friendly on a nearby 2005 Dodge van. grandmother rarely hugged waves and, most notably, a heap- her kids. ing measure of maturity. Our police have important work I wonder if, years from to do, sometimes lifesaving work. now, things like hugging or There are countless aspects of Reports like these — senseless The year without baseball? shaking hands will be seen this historic year we would rather If you’ve driven might be played. vandalism — could pull officers as things from the past — forget. The resourceful and im- into or out of town on Sadly, Minnesota aside at a time when they are because of our present. pressive Class of 2020 is not one needed most. Highway 60-71, over Gov. Tim Walz has of them. the Des Moines River more pressing mat- Cheers go out to the Storden bridge in Windom, ters on his plate these Cheers go out to the leaders American Legion, which re- you no doubt have days. But up until a of Prime Pork who have not cently donated $5,000 to the caught a glimpse of week ago he didn’t EMAIL DIRECTORY only navigated the rough Storden First Responders. the baseball field. and he remained mum n waters of COVID-19, but also You probably have on the prospect of at Trevor Slette, Publisher managed to work in a merger and Those funds allowed the organiza- [email protected] tion to purchase important equip- come to the same con- least amateur baseball major expansion in the process. clusions I’ve come to: teams returning to the ment, such as a new stretcher ■ n Rahn Larson, Editor As a community, we were already and training mannequin. It was 1. It’s looking great. diamond. [email protected] blessed with a founder, in Glen The field is a plush DAVE FJELD Indeed, COVID-19 among multiple groups that ben- n Joel Alvstad, Sports Editor Taylor, and company that built its green and it even updates have pretty efitted from the Legion’s $29,000 Reporter [email protected] reputation and mission around in donations. We tip our hat to the looks more spectacu- [email protected] much been put on the the word “excellence.” Now we Legion a major supporter of the lar just after the field back burner and the n Dave Fjeld, Reporter learn that Prime Pork has merged First Responders for decades. has been mowed — topic’s not likely to [email protected] with HyLife, a Canadian pork and, yes, even striped. move forward until at least June n processing company which was — Rahn Larson 2. It’s not flooded. For three years 15, the next schedule date when Sue Frederickson we endured near record flooding Walz is prepared to “turn his di- Advertising Consultant and its after-effects, including the als.” [email protected] deluge at Lake Shetek in 2018 that Aside from golf, baseball is the n Jen Walinga ultimately arrived in Windom in most apt social distancing sport Advertising Consultant early July and covered the field for there is. Aside from the batter and [email protected] the next month. That was the flood catcher, and a first baseman and n ByWe now, readers can and must doto better make it through that did in the field and, while there runner, everyone else is appropri- Dawn Luitjens know about George the entire video. It’s were three football games last fall, ately distance-spaced. Composition Manager Floyd’s death under that horrific. there hasn’t been a pitch thrown on Players could easily social [email protected] that field since June 2018. distance in dugouts and use areas the knee of a Minne- I was stunned it n Tammy Holt 3. It’s still devoid of ball players. behind dugout fences to extend apolis police officer. took two days to put Circulation Manager Finally, for the first time in three that social distancing. If you saw the vid- Floyd’s suspected [email protected] eo, it was no surprise killer behind bars. years, we could actually be playing A base umpire has no problem Floyd’s death led to Had the roles been baseball and the field sits idle. keeping his distance from players n Cory Malakowsky riots on Minneapolis reversed, Floyd While the American Legion and a plate umpire could easily call iCitizen Tech Support streets. I don’t con- would have been in baseball season has been cancelled, balls and strikes from behind the [email protected] done the damage, but jail within minutes. baseball is being played. For in- pitcher. stance, South Dakota is presently Moreover, amateur baseball n Lucas Marsh can you blame them n As a society, playing amateur baseball games. games rarely get more than 50 to iCitizen Tech Support for being outraged? RAHN LARSON we must demand [email protected] Traditionally, more — for the Iowa, which plays its high school 100 people at games. There is little I’ve given police the Editor victims, their loved season in the summer, has begun question, people can appropriately n General Office benefit of the doubt. [email protected] ones and the million practicing and will begin playing social distance in our stands or [email protected] games on June 15. with their own lawn chairs. However, in this case the foot- of great cops who get painted n Composition age speaks volumes. I struggled with a broad brush. The Wisconsin Baseball Associa- Yet, here we sit. tion has announced it will hold a I know Gov. Walz is in a difficult [email protected] 12-team, single-elimination state position. He doesn’t want the virus tournament Aug. 14-16. Amateur to spread and he wants to keep CITIZEN STAFF: Ronald Alm, ■ baseball leagues around that state people safe. Joel Alvstad, Dave Fjeld, Sue Letter have already begun playing or will However, I have yet to hear a Frederickson, Tammy Holt, Rahn Wearing a mask should phone and purse before going out start playing games by July 1. logical explanation as to why 18 Larson, Dawn Luitjens, Cory in public. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, our baseball players can’t get together Malakowsky, Lucas Marsh, Cory be second nature This COVID-19 virus is not go- baseball fields are empty, except on a 2 to 3 acre field to play a game, Regnier, Michelle Riihl, Trevor I was very unhappy to see the ing to be controlled unless each of for a handful of players getting on but 500 to 700 people can pack a Slette, Andy Stage, Jen Walinga. two photos at Crazy Days. us take part. the field and working out. Locally, Walmart or Target store. The adults were not wearing Please own one or two face Windom Pirates Collin and Kobe Gov. Walz has been dangling the face masks! Putting on a face masks and use them. Lovell and Luke Gilbertson have baseball carrot long enough. He mask should be second nature, — Romelle Wojahn been getting their arms in shape needs to put players on the field, or on the off-chance that baseball still pull the plug — NOW! YOUR VOICE COUNTS just as you take your car keys, cell Windom We welcome letters to the editor of up to 300 words on any topic. Letters must be typed and may be edited for clarity and length and must include your name, address and daytime phone number. The deadline for letters is noon on Mondays. MinnesotaExtra motorists distracted should home rather driving than the enforcementbecame law on Aug.began offense. Monday know by now that holding and us- car and set your car 1, 2019 in Minnesota. • If you injure or kill someone MAIL TO: Citizen Publishing Co. ing a phone while behind the wheel radio and GPS before That means drivers while violating the hands-free law, P.O. Box 309 is not only distracting, it’s illegal driving. can no longer hold you can face a felony charge of Windom, MN 56101 in Minnesota and could lead to a Distracted driving their phone in their criminal vehicular homicide. EMAIL: [email protected] crash. is dangerous driving. hand. Accessing or ONLINE: www.windomnews.com Drivers also need to understand Data collected by the posting on social me- Driving distracted-free that there are distractions all State of Minnesota dia, streaming videos, Here are a few more distraction- around them, beyond their phones. revealed: checking that box free suggestions: While distractions, such as eating, • More than 50,000 score or Googling in- • Cell phones — Park the phone Cottonwood County checking your makeup, turning crashes were dis- formation on a device by putting it down, turning it off, around to talk to a child or turning tracted driving-related while driving are all placing it out of reach or going the radio channel, are not illegal, from 2015-2019 contrib- ■ still against the law hands-free. (USPS 134 140) they are behaviors that could also uting to one in seven LUKE EWALD in Minnesota, even in • Music and other controls — lead to a crash. crashes in Minnesota. Guest Columnist hands-free mode. 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Ron & Vicki Alm to noteRon and Vicki 50th Alm of anniversaryfessional for Windom Area Windom will celebrate Schools. their 50th wedding anniver- Ron retired in 2010 from sary Saturday. Frito Lay after 32 years, Ron Alm and Vicki while Vicki retired from Lindmeyer, both of New Windom Schools in 2013 RRC graduates sat on car roofs, rode Ulm, were married June 6, after 27 years. in the beds of pickups and popped out of 1970, at St. Mary’s Catholic In retirement, they enjoy car and van sun roofs as they made their Church in New Ulm. spending time together, way down Main Street in Storden, the Ron served in the U.S. motorcycling and travel- second leg of the four-community parades. Navy from 1968 to 1970, ing, especially throughout aboard the aircraft carrier the Southwest and Western DAVE FJELD 6/3 RRCgrad 147 USS Iwo Jima, which was U.S. They also enjoy spend- stationed near Da Nang, ing time with their grand- Vietnam. children. He was honorably dis- Individually, Ron enjoys charged from the Navy on bowling and his part-time June 1 and arrived back in job at the Citizen. Vicki New Ulm three days before enjoys cooking and baking. NiceRed Rock Central Highday for a graduate parade they were married. The Alms have two School couldn’t have asked Ron and Vicki lived children: Chad (Tammy) for a more perfect day to in New Ulm, where Ron Alm of Windom and Krista award diplomas and hold a worked construction, (the late Jay) Don of Jor- graduate parade on Satur- while Vicki worked first at dan. They also have seven day, May 23. Pamida, then at 3M. grandchildren and eight Parades were held in each In 1978, they moved to great-grandchildren. of the school district’s four Windom, where Ron was Ron and Vicki met at communities — Lamber- hired as a route driver for a dance at George’s Ball- ton, Storden, Jeffers and Frito Lay, covering South- room in New Ulm around Sanborn — with diplomas west Minnesota, from Win- Thanksgiving, four years handed out on Main Street dom to Pipestone and Tyler. before they married. during the first leg of the Vicki worked as a parapro- parade in Lamberton. As Superintendent Todd Lee read the name of the graduate approaching the diploma table, school board members Chad Stavnes and John Hansen took turns handing diplomas to gradu- ates. Some vehicles carrying 6/3 RRCgrad 38 graduates were decorated GRADUATE KAYLEE DERICKSON receives her diploma from to celebrate their son or school board member John Hansen as Kaylee’s parents watch daughter’s accomplishment. from their “masked” pick-up in the background. In some cases, graduates rode in the passenger seat and waved to those stand- ing along the street. Other’s Ron & Vicki Alm, 1970 Ron & Vicki Alm, 2020 popped out of sun roofs and those riding in Jeeps or pick- ups rode in the beds of those vehicles. In each community, gradu- ates were invited to walk WCA concerts postponed between cars for a certain 6/3 RRCgrad 160 stretch of the parade to wave DEREK WERNER waves to 6/3 RRCgrad 31 to those gathered along bou- parade watchers in Lamberton SAM DAMMANN was delighted to 2020-21 concert season levards to wave, cheer and from the back of his family’s to receive his diploma marking ■ The final two concerts That means current as- applaud the graduates. pick-up. the completion of high school. of the Windom Concert sociation members who Association’s 2019-20 season renew their membership were postponed a second for 2020-21 will now receive time due to the COVID-19 six concerts for the price of four. pandemic. Any new members sign- The Windom Concert ing up for next season will Association was forced to be charged a little more for pull the plug on the 2019-20 their membership since concert season due to the they will be getting six COVID-19 pandemic. concerts instead of the But all is not lost. usual four. While members of the This is the second time local concert group viewed the association had to just two of the four con- postpone the two concerts. certs this year, the two re- Prime Time Trio was origi- 6/3 RRCgrad 145 maining concerts — Prime nally scheduled for April MADISON KUEHL popped out Time Trio and Classic 23, then postponed to June of the top of her vehicle, waving Nashville Roadshow — will 7, while Classic Nashville to folks along boulevards as be made part of the 2020-21 Roadshow was moved from 6/3 RRCgrad 7 the parade made its way down May 7 to June 15. THE FIRST GRADUATES in the parade make their way down Main Street in Lamberton. Main Street in Storden. concert season. Approaching the diploma table is Sierra Baird (right), while Bridget Bierl rides on the hood of So, what are the new dates According to Mike Foley, the car behind Sierra and Cade Bittner popped out of the family van. president of the WCA, an for those two concerts? arrangement has been Foley said he is continu- worked out with Allied ing to work with Allied Concert Services, the Concert Services to finalize company that provides those dates as well as the musicians for Windom four concerts and dates for and surrounding concert the 2020-21 season. Area churches urged to remember, honor cancer survivors ■ groups, that the concerts Watch the Citizen and In place of this year’s Relay, on National Cancer Survi- Cancer Survivor’s Day. And services on Sunday. vor’s Day on Sunday. while Minnesota Gov. Tim will be added to the four Citizen Online for informa- the Relay For Life Committee Updating survivor’s list concerts planned for the tion regarding the 2020-21 will decorate the BARC The commemoration is Walz has allowed churches 2020-21 concert season. concert schedule. grounds. held each year on the first to reopen at 25% capacity Additionally, Mary Thees- Sunday in June. starting this Sunday, some feld, who has taken over Organizers of Cotton- Typically, churches in the churches may remain closed. many of the Relay’s Survi- wood County’s annual Relay county are asked to recog- Consequently, churches vor Celebration activities, is For Life are asking area nize cancer survivors in are encouraged to note residents to remember and their congregations during the occasion during their www.windomnews.com honor local cancer survivors their Sunday services on prerecorded or livestreamed SEE RELAY •PAGE 6

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Delores Olson Helen Caldwell Linder Diane Marie Bennett Delores Olson, 90, days. Helen, age 95, Her grandchil- Diane Bennett, Her favorite job, of Windom entered Delores was passed away peace- dren have fond 59, of Windom died however, started in into eternal rest a very outgoing fully on May 27 memories of play- May 31, 2020, at her 1988 when Colin Lee on Thursday, May lady. She enjoyed with her daughters ing in her basement home in rural Bing- entered the world. 28, 2020 at Windom sewing, knitting, at her bedside. and riding her exer- ham Lake. Tyler Steven came Area Health. cross stitching and She was born in cise bike, a kitchen A private fam- in 1990 and Brittany A private family crocheting. Delo- Langdon, Iowa, to filled with Cheetos, ily Celebration of Marie in 1993. She service was held res was quite the John and Martha popcorn, sugar wa- Life service will loved her children on Monday, June 1, bowler for many Caldwell, then fers and Diet Pepsi, be held Monday at well and truly loved 2020, at the Ameri- years and also moved to Minne- and her teaching 10:30 a.m., at First supporting them can Lutheran Church liked to play a round of sota and graduated from the basics of managing a Baptist Church in Windom in whatever they were in Windom, with Pastor golf. Arnold and Delores Windom High School in pinball business. with Pastor Gary Wiens pursuing, whether sports, Sarah Larsen Tade of- would go out dancing at 1942. She was proud of She so enjoyed meeting officiating. music, academics, farm- ficiating. the country club. Delores her childhood accom- her first great grandchild Individuals attending ing or chicken-raising. Burial followed the liked to do her crossword plishment of showing her last year. the service should stay She had a knack for service at Lakeview Cem- puzzles and play card grand champion Black She was smart, funny, inside their vehicle at planning the best family etery in Windom. games. A few of her favor- Angus steer at the Min- sassy and giving. We are the church and listen to vacations and enjoyed Delores Joan (Vernone) ites to play were cribbage, nesota State Fair. thankful that we had her the service by turning traveling to new destina- Olson, daughter of Jack gin rummy and kings’ Helen worked in the of- in our lives for so many their radio to FM 99.9. A tions most. Twice, her and Marie (Sigurdson) corners. fice of her Windom family years and will miss her livestream of the ser- travels took her overseas Vernone, was born on During the winter business, Caldwell Meat greatly. We love you, vice will be available on to see her nieces, Melissa Aug. 13, 1929, in St. James. months Arnold and Packing, until 1962 when Mom. See ya’ later alliga- LaCanne Family Funeral and Megan, graduate from She was baptized and Delores would spend time Minneapolis became her tor… Home’s Facebook page high school in Kenya. confirmed at the First at their home in Mission, family’s new home. Her Preceded in death by: starting at 10:30 a.m. The In 2000, Diane went back Lutheran Church in St. Texas. While in Texas, new career was person- parents, Martha and John service will be recorded to school and earned her James. Delores would lead water nel director at Ebenezer Caldwell Sr.; brothers, and available for later degree in parent educa- Delores attended and aerobics class. Senior Living. Pat Caldwell and John viewing. tion. She was hired to graduated from St. James Delores liked to make She was a faithful Caldwell Jr.; daughter Casket bearers are Ja- teach ECFE in Windom, schools. After high school, people laugh. She looked member of the Methodist Jody Linder. son Schumann, Nate Ben- a program she had loved she moved to Rochester forward to the weekly church and served count- Survived by daughters, nett, Riley Bennett, Zach for many years, and was and attended cosmetol- Thursday morning coffee less hours over several Nancy Schmitt, Connie Bennett, Luke Bennett, able to coordinate the ogy school where she group that she was in. decades. Gorman (Steve); grand- Andrew Downs, Mikey program the last few years obtained her cosmetology Delores was a kind- After living in South children: Eric Schmitt, Downs and Jimmy Sly. of her life. Diane had the certificate. hearted, loving mother. Minneapolis for 46 years Emily Gorman Pak (Eric), Interment will follow absolute privilege and joy Delores was united She always made sure she lived the rest of her Anna Gorman Stafford at Lakeview Cemetery in of teaching her grandchil- in marriage to her life that her family was taken life at Walker Westwood (Nathan) and Maddie Windom. dren through this pro- partner Arnold Olson care of. Delores has left a Ridge Senior Living in Gorman Collmus (Whit); Visitation will be held gram as well. on March 13, 1954, at the lifetime of memories for West St Paul. great-grandchild, Judah Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., at The birth of her first First Lutheran Church her family and friends to Those who knew her Stafford. LaCanne Family Funeral grandchild, Emmalyn in St. James. Arnold cherish. best would say she had Private service. Home in Windom. Grace, was the first moti- and Delores lived in St. Delores is survived a sharp sense of humor, Funeral arrangements Memorials may be given vation Diane had to begin James for one year, before by her sons, Lew Olson a beautiful smile and are handled by Holcomb to Shetek Baptist Camp in stepping down from her moving to Windom and of Windom and Jeffrey was a real lover of books Henry Boom Purcell Fu- rural Slayton. abundance of job titles making their forever (Katie Koester) Olson of (the thicker the better), neral Home; 651-482-7606; Loving God and lov- and some responsibilities. home together. They were Burnsville; daughters, crossword puzzles and www.holcombhenryboom. ing people. Diane Marie Miciah Steven added to blessed with 5 children. Audrey (Gregg) Glidden popcorn. com; Shoreview, MN. (Downs) Bennett epito- that desire and Diane had Delores worked at of Crystal and Connie mized these two things. almost reached her true various businesses doing (Dean) Larsen of Den- Fitting that she would dream job of watching secretarial work, a cook nison; 10 grandchildren; pass away on a Sunday, her grandkids every day. at the high school, and the and three great-grandchil- May 31, 2020, after attend- Instead, she was able to deputy registrar’s office. dren. Billy Meyer ing “virtual church” and make the most of every She retired in 1991. Delores is preceded in Feb. 13, 1957 - May 18, 2020 surrounded by her family opportunity with them as Delores was a mem- death by her husband in the house she helped they visited one another ber of the local Red Hat of 65 years, Arnold; her Private services marriage to Penny build. often. Kamryn Marie Ladies. parents, Jack and Marie; for Billy Meyer, 63, Kiihn on Aug. 24, Diane’s journey began made her appearance last Delores entered into her son, Jay Olson; her of Marshall, were 1985, at the Dovray as she was born to Max- spring and brought much eternal rest on Thursday, brother, Merle; and sister, on Saturday, May Lutheran Church. well and Margel Downs on needed joy and smiles. May 28, 2020, at Windom Betty. 30, at St. Stephen The couple made April 16, 1961, just minutes Cancer struck Diane in Area Health at the age of Blessed be the memory Lutheran Church their home in Mar- after her twin brother, both 1996 and 2018. Both 90 years, 9 months, and 15 of Delores Joan Olson. in Marshall. shall and had two Dennis, came into the times melanoma, but the Burial followed daughters. Billy world, with her brother, second time it was already in the Jeffers Cem- spent over 30 years Michael, waiting at home. stage 4. She battled coura- etery, Jeffers. working for Mar- Six years later she would geously through endless Dennis Vollan A drive-through visita- shall Municipal Utilities welcome a sister, Patricia. appointments at Mayo Dennis Vollan, 68, of mins) Vollan in Benson. He tion, which was open to as a lineman, retiring just Diane was a self-de- and the ups and downs of Windom died May 26, 2020, received his early educa- the public, was held from two years ago. scribed tomboy, spending cancer medicine. at Sanford Medical Center in tion in Glenwood before he 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Billy was an active whatever time she could It was her first diagno- Sioux Falls. moved with his family to May 30, at St. Stephen member of Pheasants outside with her brothers. sis and survival which A Celebra- Windom in 1963. He attended Lutheran Church in Mar- Forever and the Marshall At the age of 11, Diane connected her to Relay For tion of Life Windom Public Schools and shall. Attendees stayed in Golf Club. was sent to Bible camp Life. There she worked service will graduated from Windom their vehicle and con- He loved the outdoors, and cried the whole way with her team to organize be held today High School in 1970. versed through an open especially hunting. Billy there. It was at this place fundraisers and was often (Wednesday) He enlisted in the Army window, and at a safe showed his athleticism by that Diane chose to love on the planning committee at American National Guard and served distance, as the family running track and play- God because he first loved for each year’s event. This Lutheran for over 20 years. was available to receive ing football, baseball and her and asked Jesus to also led to her organiza- Church in In 1972, Dennis married condolences in front of golf. He enjoyed traveling, be her Savior. She was at tion of Coaches V. Cancer Windom with Debra Nelson at American the church building. watching any Minnesota Bible camp sitting on a with Windom athletic Pastor Sarah Larsen Tade Lutheran Church in Win- Arrangements are with sports team, and was me- rock when God became programs. officiating. dom. They were blessed with the Hamilton Funeral ticulous about his car and her rock. She was later Diane became a member Honorary bearers will be three children — Lonny, Home in Marshall. his clothing. baptized at First Baptist of First Baptist Church in Dennis’ granddaughters: Scott and Jodi — before the Guest book, tribute Billy also was quite the Church in Chippewa Falls, Windom upon her mar- Maitland Vollan, Kelsey Vol- marriage was later dis- wall and recording of the handyman and liked to a place that nurtured her riage and poured herself lan, Alanna Vollan, Melanie solved. service available online at show his carpentry skills and cared for her needs, into ministries as she Vollan, Macy Vollan, Haley For over 20 years, Den- www.hamiltonfh.com. in the furniture he made. including providing a ride was poured into by so Dauer and Hannah Dauer. nis worked with his father, He died Monday, May Blessed be his memory. for her to church each many. She joined Craig in Military honors will Floyd, laying carpet before 18, 2020, at his home. He is survived by his week. leading youth group and be provided by American taking a job with MnDOT, Billy John Meyer was mother, Mary Meyer Diane graduated from senior high Sunday School Legion Post 206 of Windom where he worked for 29 years born Feb. 13, 1957, in Win- of Jeffers; daughters, Chippewa Falls High for many years where outside the church following until retiring. dom, to Glen and Mary Brittney Meyer of Mar- School (Chi-Hi) in 1979 and she shared the difference the service. In retirement, Dennis con- (Vandermoon) Meyer. He shall, Brianna (Trevor) started attending St. Paul God made in her life. Her Interment will follow at tinued living in Windom. grew up in Jeffers and Wagner of Hastings; three Bible College with the love of teaching also drew Memory Gardens Cemetery Dennis enjoyed hunting, was baptized, received grandchildren: Eliza Mey- goal of being a missionary her into giving children’s in Windom. fishing, woodworking and first communion and was er, Alayna Horvath, and teacher. Two years later, sermons, leading VBS, Visitation, with Dennis’ spending time with his fam- confirmed at St. Augus- Everly Horvath; siblings: she moved to Phoenix, nursery, being a C.E. body present, was Tuesday, ily, especially his grandchil- tine Catholic Church. Julie Carter of Apple Val- Ariz., to complete her committee member, and after which his body was cre- dren. He attended school ley, Nick (Vicky) Meyer elementary education eventually directing the mated. Visitation continues Survivors include his at Storden-Jeffers and of Mankato, Jim (Barb) degree at Southwestern AWANA program until today at the church for one three children: Lonny (Lisa) graduated high school Meyer of Eagan; nieces College. this spring. It was here hour prior to the service. Vollan and Scott (Katie with the class of 1975. and nephews, other rela- Diane moved back to that she was most often For those not comfortable Elmer), all of Windom; and Billy then farmed with tives and friends. Chippewa Falls and taught able to share her testimo- being in the church due to Jodi (Ryan Sokolofsky) of his father and furthered Billy is preceded in third, fourth and fifth ny of loving God and how changing social distanc- Bingham Lake; seven grand- his education in Waseca death by his father, Glen grade (at the same time!) He desires a relationship ing guidelines, people may children; and four siblings: and Jackson. Meyer; and a nephew, for three years at the with each person. stay inside their vehicle at Lynn (Steve) Sanford of New Billy was united in Dustin Carter. Christian school. Diane also had a gift for the church and listen to the Brighton, Connie (Duane) It was in her third year music, which she shared service by tuning their radio Bauman of Olivia, Diane that she met the love of through worship team, to FM 99.9. (Scott) Kern of Jackson and her life, Craig. She rattled choir and special music. Floyd Dennis Vollan was Rick (Missy Vongsy) Vollan his cage when they met at All of these life events born Feb. 14, 1952, to Floyd of Windom. ■ June 4-11 his sister’s wedding and are scrapbooked, of and Dorothy Ann (Cum- ummer lunch menu they spent the next six course, as she adored S months dating long-dis- capturing these moments Windom Area Schools An equal opportunity provider tance by letters, telephone on her camera and had a calls and visits as Craig gift of preserving them. ■ FREE GRAB & GO BREAKFAST 1-18 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 eath notice (Free breakfast is available p.m., with pickup only at the was driving truck from She was rarely away from D to children ages 1-18 from 11 south doors of the middle Windom to Chicago. her family, but scrap- Richard Stevens Sr. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Breakfast, high school.) They were engaged on booking weekends took Richard Stevens Sr.,78, of Richard, the son of which includes low fat milk, is Thursday: Turkey deli May 11 and married on precedence, even during Olympia, Wash., formerly of Richard and Veva (Bennett) sent one day in advance with meat sandwich, broccoli and Aug. 9, 1986. They spent harvest. Windom, died May 19, 2020, Stevens, is a 1960 graduate the daily lunches. Breakfast carrot mixed vegetables to 33 years and 10 months She is now away from at Providence St. Peter Hos- of Windom High School. pickup is only available at the be heated at home, fruit cup, loving, cherishing and her family and her body, pital in Olympia, Wash. south doors of the middle Rice Krispie bar. treasuring one another as but at home with the Lord. high school.) Friday: Cheese or pep- they vowed they would. Diane is survived by Thursday: Muffin, fruit peroni pizza and green beans Diane and Craig moved her husband, Craig; her juice. to be heated at home, fruit out to the family farm in children: Colin (Katie) ■ Friday: Pop Tart, fruit juice. variety. Bingham Lake and began Bennett, Tyler (Cortney) ulletin board Monday: Cheezy crackers, Monday: Ham and cheese their business and min- Bennett, Brittany Bennett; B Raisels. sandwich, peas to be heated istry ventures together. her grandchildren: Emma- LSS BISTRO lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream Tuesday: Bagel with cream at home, fruit cup. Diane learned a few new lyn, Miciah and Kamryn (Formerly Windom Senior Dining, and corn chips. cheese, fruit juice. Tuesday: Walking beef each meal includes milk, bread Wednesday: Meatloaf, baked Wednesday: Biscuit with taco to be heated at home jobs as she worked along- Bennett; her siblings: Mi- and dessert.) potato with sour cream, carrots, sausage or breakfast sand- with tortilla Dorito chips and side Craig, including the chael (Mary) Downs, Den- Thursday: Pork loin, mashed tropical fruit salad. wich, fruit juice. lettuce, tomatoes and top- chief financial officer for nis (Jodi) Downs, Patricia potatoes and gravy, peas, tropi- Thursday (6-11): Baked ham Thursday (6-11): Cereal, pings, fruit variety. the farm and bookkeeper Foss; her parents, Maxwell cal fruit salad. with raisin sauce, au gratin fruit juice. Wednesday: Turkey for their trucks in Bennett (Marjorie) Downs and Friday: Barbecued chicken on potatoes, broccoli/cauliflower, sandwich with lettuce, fresh Trucking. Her role in the Margel Little; and all of a bun, creamy cucumber salad, dinner roll. GRAB & GO FREE LUNCH veggies with dip, fruit variety, family trucking company her nieces and nephews. fresh fruit. NOTE: Meals can be picked (Each meal includes low fat fruit snack treat. changed as she became the Diane is preceded in Monday: Chicken breast, up at the door of the senior din- milk and is available at loca- Thursday (6-11): Pulled office manager in Windom death by all of her grand- candied carrots, choice fruit, ing room or delivered. Call 831- tions listed above. Lunches pork on a bun and corn to be and worked with drivers parents, as well as Lyle dinner roll. 6161 the day prior to the desired are available to children ages heated at home, fresh fruit. and brokers for over 25 and Lillian Bennett; and Tuesday: Taco salad with taco dinner and indicate pick-up or years. Floyd “Bud” Little. meat, cheese, salsa, shredded delivery. n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020 6

updated,” Theesfeld says. County vs. Cancer events hush about what is planned, RELAY/ Plans throughout the county, but but they did indicate that set to decorate Decorating BARC also decorating the Relay’s the decorations will include At this point, due to the new location, BARC, to keep lights and recognition of the trusted | local COMPUTER SERVICES BARC FROM PAGE 5 COVID-19 pandemic, the cancer survivors on every- various cancers of Cotton- Cottonwood County Relay one’s minds throughout the wood County cancer survi- trying to update the Relay’s For Life Committee is not summer. vors. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. survivor list. planning to host a traditional “We are sending a message Theesfeld said the commit- She asks anyone who is Relay For Life event in 2020. of hope to all survivors and tee hopes to have the decora- Call — 507-831-3455 a survivor and would like But Relay For Life still will caregivers by having a dis- tions up by Saturday. Or email — [email protected] to be added to the survivor be a presence in the county. play on the BARC grounds. The two also added that list, or those already on the Last year, the event was We encourage everyone to despite Relays being put on [email protected] list but would like to update moved to a new location and walk or drive by the BARC,” the back burner this year, [email protected] their information, to contact date — the grounds of the Schaufenbuel says. “We the American Cancer Society her: by email at theesfeld@ Business, Arts & Recreation are able to leave this up for is still in need of financial windomnet.com; by phone, Center in Windom on Aug. 3. awhile and change and add support. County residents 507-822-2443; or be mail, 664 In place of the Relay in information on the Ameri- will have an opportunity to 260 10th Street 19th St., Windom, MN 56101. 2020, Mary Schaufenbuel, can Cancer Society as the donate through fundraisers Windom “We would like to update who is again heading up the summer goes on.” that will be announced at a i Computer sales & service our records so that the committee, says they are not Schaufenbuel and Thees- later date. information is accurate and only planning Cottonwood feld are keeping mostly hush-

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5/12/2016 2:27:41 PM Kolander Tree Service 2x 5/12/2016 3:18:45Thate's PM Tree Service 5/12/2016 3:21:53 PM 5/12/2016 3:25 PM MORE ONLINE n Sports photos and polls www.windomnews.com n Follow Joel on Twitter V @SWMN_SportsGuy ■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020 7 TIME OUT Joel Alvstad Pool, Arena face uncertain summer Sports Editor Cameron Alm has been Swimming lessons hired as the pool manager for the year and the pool have not been staff is being assembled. The big question for some scheduled and horse is whether or not COVID-19 can be spread through pool shows are cancelled. water. ■ “As far as we’ve been By JOEL ALVSTAD informed, as long as proper chemical levels are main- [email protected] tained then the virus cannot In a normal summer, be spread within the water,” Saying it versus the water at the Windom Hogan said. “The bigger con- Municipal Swimming Pool cern is when people are out- meaning it would already be blue, warm side the water. That’s where I can safely say that and ready for use. the bigger risk would be. we are all saddened, But due to COVID-19, The areas we’d most likely shocked and disturbed preparations for the pool see issues would be standing by everything that have been delayed — mainly in line for the diving board has taken place in the because it remains uncer- or the water slide.” Twin Cities, and in tain when, or if, the facility Likewise, Hogan said that cities all across the will be able to open. there has not been registra- nation. Park and Rec Director tion for swimming lessons As a white male in Tim Hogan said that staff yet. If the pool can open and my 40s, I have never have been working on clean- hold lessons, those lessons experienced many of ing and setting up the pool may be in great demand. the things seen in the facility. But the pool won’t be In recent years, several African-American filled until the city has some students from Mt. Lake have community. I have direction on whether or not taken lessons at the Windom never had someone the facility can open. Pool. This year, Springfield call the police because “Some of the staff has announced its pool would I was loitering. I’ve been down there, working also be closed for the year, never been pulled to get the pool ready to fill,” so the potential for more over on a road for no Hogan said. “We won’t fill it students exists. reason. I’ve never been until we get the announce- The potential of increased arrested because I ment that we can open. It’s a demand and a shorter avail- JOEL ALVSTAD 6/3 pool 3 “looked like someone significant expense to fill it, able time to offer lessons WINDOM PARK AND REC Director Tim Hogan (left) and pool manager Cameron Alm have been who had committed a heat it and put chemical in also could result in a format working to prepare the pool for the summer. The pool will not be filled until the state gives the crime.” it. It just doesn’t make sense change for lessons, espe- green light for pools to open amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In many ways, I for us to fill it until we know cially if pools are limited in cannot relate to many for certain that we can open. the numbers they can allow outdoor riding arena, but the is complete, we’ll look at things for the 4-H program, of the reasons that “It would probably be a inside the water. indoor facility is currently possibly opening things up so all of those events have protestors say “black two-week period to fill it and closed,” Hogan said. “We are inside the arena.” been cancelled through June lives matter.” get all of the chemicals in Arena changes looking at the possibility of The arena also is missing 30. The circus was another In fact, I would be balance. Right now, we’re do- Summer programming opening up the racquetball out on its full slate of horse weekend we had booked more likely to fall into ing the maintenance need- at the Windom Arena also courts and the dry land shows that typically fill the in June. That is now can- the camp that claims ed,” Hogan said. “If public looks considerably different shooting area at a later date. facility on a weekly basis. celled.” “all lives matter.” pools will be allowed to open, in the advent of COVID-19. “The parking lot is being “May is usually a very The Cottonwood County Which is very easy to then we’ll be prepared to Hogan said that the out- redone and service lines busy month for us and Fair also announced Tues- s a y. move forward, whether that door riding area has been are being put in. That really we’ve had to cancel all those day morning that it would be It is very easy to say be later in June or even July opened. restricts access to the build- shows,” Hogan said. “June cancelled for 2020. that all lives matter 1.” “Individuals can use the ing. Once the construction was booked with mostly when you haven’t felt the effects of institu- tional racism, racial profiling, excessive police brutality and various other fac- tors causing a divide between the races. Some Canada geese are migrating again But if you aren’t As I drove along County mer home, most of them for from Anchorage to Nome, With kids dying every contributing to a solu- Highway 13 northwest of the first time. Amazing you Alaska. It was February 2, day from an asphyxiating tion — trying to bridge Windom a good-sized flock say, me too! 1935 and the good Dr. Curtis disease it was urgent. A will- the gap between the of big Canada geese came They’ve been feeding heav- Welch needed help with the ing musher, Gunnar Kaasen, races — then can you into view. There were 75 of ily here in the Midwest on outbreak of diphtheria he left with the medicine on his really claim that all them as best I could count. grasses of several types and had on his hands. dog sled and in an incredible lives matter? They swam in a pasture maybe a few high protein Helpless, he felt, without race against time delivered If you are actively pond on the west side of the soybeans. They can be dif- antibiotics to treat the conta- the meds in less than five trying to put down (or road about a mile north of ferentiated from local adults gious bacterial infection. An days. keep down) those who the golf course road. and young goslings that stay infection of the larynx, phar- It became known as the have tried for years, I call it the Walinga Pond. closer to water. ynx and trachea that killed, Great Race of Mercy and is decades and centuries It’s been present most of the These flocked up molt mi- n especially children, the only celebrated each March as the to pull themselves up, time the last three summers grators tend to land on hill- RON KUECKER hope was an antitoxin! Iditarod race. The race was can you really claim including 2020. Whenever tops to gobble up some just Outdoors Columnist That antitoxin, developed first run in 1973. that all lives matter? the river bounces up from a emerged soybeans. No one [email protected] in the 1890s from animal I was able to visit the If you cannot ac- rain, as has been common in wants too much of that, for sources by a German doctor, museum that recognizes Feeling good I sent a text to knowledge that others recent years, the pond fills sure, but it is what it is. It is certainly wasn’t in stock at that great event in Wasilla, the Kueckers in Marshall. in our society do not with river water. legal to haze them away and either doctor’s offices or a Alaska, one June day. There, Lo and behold, they had also share the same privi- Well, you might be won- I believe a permit can still be non-existent pharmacy. taxidermied up, was a full seen one that day, hopping leges that you have dering, what’s going on with gotten to shoot some. Hunt- He used some type of mount of the great lead dog, around in the newly mowed enjoyed your entire that? A big flock of migrat- ing seasons are designed to radio communication from Balto. lawn. life, then do you really ing geese in late May when reduce numbers and those his office on that remote Although other members Then they did me one bet- mean it when you say most of their buddies are molt migrators will be back Arctic coast and asked for of the dog team had to be re- ter. They spotted a blue tana- that all lives matter? setting eggs or herding little, in September/October for help, can someone get me placed along the way, Balto, ger which I couldn’t match. I don’t claim to have but fast-growing goslings. hunting season. some antitoxin? Medical the 35 lb. Siberian husky led I’ve never seen one and hope the answers. But I can It was a flock that com- Meantime, while they are teams responded and in tem- them all the way. I can someday. take the responsibility prised a natural, every year “up north for the summer” peratures around -36 degrees And that’s the way it was, Otherwise the migration upon myself to not be event called the molt migra- they will lose their flight Fahrenheit a dog sled team a short century ago. seemed late. The glutinous part of the problem. tion. They were made up feathers and be grounded for started out from Anchorage. rose-breasted grosbeaks You can say “all lives of yearlings from last year around three weeks. They’ll arrived suddenly and en matter,” but there’s (they don’t nest their first be as helpless as our old hen masse. One day I counted a difference between year back home), and adults chickens running around nine at my feeders. They saying it and truly that may have lost this year’s the yard “molting”. filled their bellies for several meaning it. nest. Entertainment They were gathering Good bird sightings days, then moved on. for a long trip north called If you quit feeding birds I also noticed the birds staging. When the wind in your backyard the last seemed really thirsty this A LOOK BACK turns just right from the month, figuring it’s warm spring, spending way more OUTDOOR DINING & DRINKS TEN YEARS AGO south, they would jump enough, let them fend for time at two waterers I Eagle sprinter Abby on it and head north once themselves, you are prob- provided. I think it’s a sign Now Available! Luitjens won double again. And if the wind was ably right. They can. But of a tough migration north gold, capturing the 100 strong enough and blew long you missed a few really good against prevailing northerly Monday – Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 200-meter dashes at enough they would arrive at sightings. winds. 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SUPPORT LOCAL MEMBER SPOTLIGHT SHOP LOCAL hope everyone has stayed healthy Iand sane during these strange he Small Business Fund Drive has #windomstrongertogether s Governor Walz lifts some re- times. I think we all are looking forward to emerging from our so- not lost any steam! As we continue e have implemented several straints on businesses and res- T A cial confinement so that we may to accept donations, the Windom new programs on our social taurants, we ask that we all continue go back to experiencing what small Area Chamber of Commerce and its Wmedia platforms — please like and to practice safe social distancing and town living is all about — gather- Board Members thank everyone who follow our Facebook page to stay up still maintain a similar mindset as we ing together, supporting each other, has participated. T-shirt purchases to date. Member Spotlight launched did these last two months. During and working together for the com- also help out Windom’s small busi- mid-April. This is a new program that these difficult times, we continue to mon good of all in the community. nesses that were affected during these intends to acquaint the public with the encourage every single person to take difficult times. Feel free to stop by history and personality of our local special consideration of their day to for a shirt or to drop off a donation businesses. Please contact me if you day spending as well as any additional during our normal business hours. are interested in being featured. We giving they may be able to do. Our Our office is now open and the staff also launched our #WindomStronger- local businesses are struggling, and we at the Windom Area Chamber of Together campaign with challenges need to link arms to make it through Commerce have been working tire- that promote business support and this together. Please buy local if at all lessly to promote, unite, and develop overall positive thinking. Participa- possible. Buy a gift card or make an our member businesses as well as tion has been strong, and we look advanced payment on your member- build community morale as a whole. forward to continuing our efforts. ships — tip or round up if you can. Just remember, every penny counts and is greatly appreciated. If you are looking for other ways to help promote local ADDITIONAL NOTES spending, remember that Chamber • Windom Chamber office open, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bucks are a great way to do so. They are available in any denomination • Small Business Fund Drive donations are still being accepted. from $10 up, redeemable at any local • Windom Chamber Bucks are available for purchase. Chamber business and never expire.

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ublic otices STATE OF MINNESOTA assets, to payP all legal debts, Nthe date of sale. If Mortgage TRANSACTION AGENT: Windows COUNTY OF claims, taxes and expenses, is not reinstated under Minn. Mortgage Electronic Registra- COTTONWOOD to sell real and personal prop- Stat. Section 580.30 or the tion Systems, Inc. May 2020 update IN DISTRICT COURT erty, and to do all necessary property is not redeemed NAME OF MORTGAGE The Win- of the impor- FIFTH JUDICIAL acts for the Estate. under Minn. Stat. Section ORIGINATOR: One Reverse doms May 2020 tant ones: DISTRICT Objections to the petition 580.23, the Mortgagor must Mortgage, LLC Update, the • You now Case Type: Probate for appointment of the per- vacate the property on or be- RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: newest Win- have more Court File: 17-PR-20-211 sonal representative must be fore 11:59 p.m. on January 29, Celink dows feature control over In Re: Estate of filed prior to the hearing with 2021, or the next business day TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICA- update, started optional Win- DOLORAS R. JENSON, the Cottonwood County Court if January 29, 2021 falls on a TION NUMBER: 21-173-0010 rolling out on dows Updates. Decedent. Administration office by: Saturday, Sunday or legal holi- TRANSACTION AGENT’S May 27. The • Disk NOTICE OF AND OR- efiling (electronic filing); day. “THE TIME ALLOWED MORTGAGE IDENTIFICA- update build Cleanup will DER FOR HEARING ON email: 5thCottonwood- BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION TION NUMBER: 1003195- version num- not delete your PETITION FOR FORMAL [email protected]. BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE 3319656451-6 ber is 2004. No, Downloads PROBATE OF WILL AND mn.us; mail at P.O. Box 97, MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL THAT no action or proceed- this doesn’t ■ folder. APPOINTMENT OF PER- Windom, MN 56101 or by REPRESENTATIVES OR AS- ing has been instituted at mean that LUCAS MARSH • There is a SONAL REPRESENTATIVE depositing it in the drop box SIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED law to recover the debt then your computer header with AND NOTICE TO CREDI- located at the north side of the TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDI- remaining secured by such is updating or iCitizen Tech Support your account TORS Cottonwood County Court- CIAL ORDER IS ENTERED mortgage, or any part thereof, reverting back name and It is Ordered and Notice is house at 900 3rd Avenue, Win- UNDER MINNESOTA STAT- or, if the action or proceeding to 2004; this is just Micro- picture in the Windows given that on June 24, 2020 at dom, MN. Any interested UTES, SECTION 582.032, has been instituted, that the soft’s number layout for the Settings. 8:30 a.m., a hearing will be person planning on attending DETERMINING, AMONG same has been discontinued, update. • If you use Cortana, she held in this Court at the Cot- the hearing should contact OTHER THINGS, THAT THE or that an execution upon the You may have already is losing support for smart tonwood County Courthouse, Court Administration at 507- MORTGAGED PREMISES judgment rendered therein had the update to your home skills. 900 Third Avenue, Windom, 831-4551. ARE IMPROVED WITH A has been returned unsatis- computer, but most likely There are many more MN 56101, for the formal Notice is also given that RESIDENTIAL DWELLING fied, in whole or in part. you have not gotten it yet. changes with this update, probate of an instrument pur- (subject to Minnesota Statutes OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, PURSUANT, to the power Microsoft usually rolls out but they’re not anything porting to be the decedent’s section 524.3-801) all creditors ARE NOT PROPERTY USED of sale contained in said its updates slowly, because that most home or business Will dated March 28, 2013, and having claims against the IN AGRICULTURAL PRO- mortgage, the above described if they find an issue during users will ever use. If you for the appointment of Donn Estate are required to pres- DUCTION, AND ARE ABAN- property will be sold by the the update that didn’t arise want to know more about R. Jenson, whose address ent the claims to the Personal DONED.” Dated: June 3, 2020 Sheriff of said county as during testing, they want this update, as far as what is 1456 Howard St, St. Peter, Representative or to the Court Wilmington Savings Fund follows: to limit the amount of bad changes, feel free to give MN 56082, as personal repre- Administrator within four Society, FSB, as trustee of DATE AND TIME OF SALE: updates that roll out to us a call. And, if you have sentative of the estate of the months after the date of this Stanwich Mortgage Loan July 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM. users. So, it may be awhile problems with the update, decedent in an unsupervised Notice or the claims will be Trust A Randall S. Miller and PLACE OF SALE: Cotton- before you receive this let us know. administration. barred. Associates, PLLC Attorneys wood County Sheriff ’s Office, update — but you will get Any objections to the peti- BY THE COURT for Assignee of Mortgage/ Law Enforcement Center, 902 Contact us at iciti- it, eventually. zentech@windomnews. tion must be raised at the Christina M. Wietzema Mortgagee Edinburgh Execu- Fifth Ave, Windom, MN 56101. There are a lot of fea- hearing or filed with the Judge of District Court tive Office Center, 8525 Edin- to pay the debt then secured com or call the Citizen at tures added or removed in 831-3455. Court prior to the hearing. If May 18, 2020 brook Crossing North Suite by said mortgage and taxes, if this update. Here are some the petition is proper and no Denise Brandel #210 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 any actually paid by the mort- objections are filed or raised, Court Administrator Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File gagee, on the premises and the personal representatives By: Sheila Pierson No. 18MN00139-5 A-4724326 the costs and disbursements will be appointed with the Attorney for Petitioner 06/03/2020, 06/10/2020, allowed by law. The time al- — Windom Public Library — full power to administer the Ronald J. Schramel 06/17/2020, 06/24/2020, lowed by law for redemption estate, including the power to Schramel Law Office 07/01/2020, 07/08/2020 by said mortgagor(s), their collect all assets; pay all legal 910 Fourth Avenue (461 — June 3, 10, 17, 24, personal representatives or NOW OPEN debts, claims, taxes, and ex- PO Box 505 July 1, 8, 2020) assigns is twelve (12) months to Walk-in Customers! penses; sell real and personal Windom, MN, 56101 ______from the date of sale. New Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Closed Sat. property; and do all necessary Attorney License No: 254757 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE TIME AND DATE TO VA- acts for the estate. Telephone: (507) 831-1301 FORECLOSURE SALE CATE PROPERTY: Unless Guidelines for Library Customers Notice is also given that, Email: schramellaw@win- THE RIGHT TO VERI- said mortgage is reinstated or subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3- domnet.com FICATION OF THE DEBT the property redeemed, or un- • Enter at side entrance of building; exit through the front 801, all creditors having (459 — May 27, June 3, 2020) AND IDENTITY OF THE less the time for redemption door. ______claims against the decedent’s ORIGINAL CREDITOR is reduced by judicial order, • Upon entering please use hand sanitizer. estate are required to present PUBLIC NOTICE WITHIN THE TIME PRO- you must vacate the premises • Social distancing is required. the claims to the personal NOTICE OF MORTGAGE VIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- by 11:59 p.m. on July 26, 2021. • Masks are encouraged. representative or to the Court THE TIME ALLOWED BY FORECLOSURE SALE THE FECTED BY THIS ACTION. • Maximum of 20 minutes per visit. within four (4) months after RIGHT TO VERIFICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- LAW FOR REDEMPTION the date of this notice or the OF THE DEBT AND IDEN- EN: That default has occurred BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE • Maximum of 5 customers in the library, including claims will be barred. TITY OF THE ORIGINAL in the conditions of the fol- MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL computer use and reading room customers. BY THE COURT CREDITOR WITHIN THE lowing described mortgage: REPRESENTATIVES OR AS- • Surfaces will be sanitized after each customer. Dated:______TIME PROVIDED BY LAW DATE OF MORTGAGE: SIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED (Circulation desk, computer area, reading table, and door Christina Wietzema IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS December 23, 2013 TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDI- handles.) Judge of District Court CIAL ORDER IS ENTERED ACTION. NOTICE IS HERE- ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL • Please return all library items to the book drop. Dated:______BY GIVEN: That default has AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: UNDER MINNESOTA STAT- Denise Brandel occurred in the conditions of $73,500.00 UTES, SECTION 582.032, • Bathrooms are not available to the public at this time. Court Administrator the following described mort- MORTGAGOR(S): Nydeen DETERMINING, AMONG • Curbside pickup is available during business hours if you Attorney for Petitioner: gage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: L. Koob, an unmarried woman OTHER THINGS, THAT THE prefer not to enter. Daniel A. Birkholz (#8370) September 28, 2011 ORIGI- MORTGAGEE: Mortgage MORTGAGED PREMISES Taliesen M. Burrows NAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT Electronic Registration Sys- ARE IMPROVED WITH A Computer Use in the Library (#399137) OF MORTGAGE: $31,045.19 tems, Inc., as nominee for One RESIDENTIAL DWELLING Sign in at front desk —appointments can be called in. Birkholz & Associates, LLC MORTGAGOR(S): Kevin S. Reverse Mortgage, LLC OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, 20-minute session is allowed. 507-831-6131. 101 South Seventh Street Foight and Michelle Leigh DATE AND PLACE OF ARE NOT PROPERTY USED P.O. Box 461 Foight, husband and wife FILING: Recorded on June IN AGRICULTURAL PRO- If you, or someone in your household is sick, please refrain St. James, Minnesota 56081 MORTGAGEE: Onemain Fi- 10, 2014 as Document Number DUCTION, AND ARE ABAN- from using the library to help keep us all healthy. Telephone: (507) 375-3374 nancial Services, Inc. SER- 273076 in the Office of the DONED. Facsimile: (507) 375-3375 VICER: Carrington Mort- County Recorder of Cotton- MORTGAGOR(S) RE- [email protected] gage Services, LLC LENDER: wood County, Minnesota. LEASED FROM FINANCIAL Objections to the petition Onemain Financial Services, ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT- OBLIGATION ON MORT- for appointment of the per- Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF GAGE: Assigned to: American GAGE: None sonal representative must FILING: Cottonwood County Advisors Group by assign- Dated: May 29, 2020 Phone and Internet Discounts be filed prior to the hearing Minnesota, Recorder, on Sep- ment recorded on July 8, 2019 AMERICAN ADVISORS with the Cottonwood County tember 30, 2011, as Document as Document Number 286267 GROUP Available to CenturyLink Customers Court Administration office No. 265549. ASSIGNED TO: in the Office of the County Re- Mortgagee by: efiling (electronic filing); TROTT LAW, P.C. CitiFinancial Services, Inc. corder of Cottonwood County, The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission email: 5thCottonwoodCourt- by an Assignment of Mort- Minnesota. By: /s/[email protected]; gage dated 10/24/2017 and LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF N. Kibongni Fondungallah, designated CenturyLink as an Eligible mail at P.O. Box 97, Windom, recorded on 11/03/2017 as PROPERTY: Land Situated in Esq. Telecommunications Carrier within its service MN 56101 or by depositing it Document No. 281508 Wilm- the County of Cottonwood in Samuel R. Coleman, Esq. area for universal service purposes. CenturyLink’s in the drop box located at the ington Savings Fund Society, the State of MN *Michael van Muelken, north side of the Cottonwood FSB, as trustee of Stanwich All that part of Outlot “A” of Esq.* basic local service rates for residential voice County Courthouse at 900 3rd Mortgage Loan Trust A by County Auditor`s Subdivision Attorneys for Mortgagee lines are $14.59-$20.15 per month and business Avenue, Windom, MN. an Assignment of Mortgage No. Eleven (11) in the Village 25 Dale Street North services are $21.00-$48.66 per month. Specific (458 — May 27, June 3, 2020) dated 10/24/2017 and recorded of Jeffers, described as fol- St. Paul, MN 55102 ______on 11/03/2017 as Document lows, to wit: (651) 209-9760 rates will be provided upon request. STATE OF MINNESOTA No. 281509 LEGAL DESCRIP- Beginning at the Southeast (19-0862-FC01) COUNTY OF TION OF PROPERTY: The corner of said Outlot “A” THIS IS A COMMUNICA- CenturyLink participates in a government COTTONWOOD West Eleven (11) feet of Lot thence West along the south TION FROM A DEBT COL- benefit program (Lifeline) to make residential FIFTH 26, all of Lots 27, 28, and 29, line of said Outlot “A” for LECTOR. telephone or qualifying broadband service more JUDICIAL DISTRICT all in Block 1, of Wehrheim`s a distance of One Hundred (462 — June 3, 10, 17, 24, DISTRICT COURT Addition to the City of Win- Fifty (150) feet; thence North July 1, 8, 2020) affordable to eligible low-income individuals PROBATE DIVISION dom, Cottonwood County, parallel with the east line and families. Eligible customers are those that Estate of Minnesota PROPERTY AD- of said Outlot “A” to a point meet eligibility standards as defined by the FCC Kenneth Eugene Cogley DRESS: 17 10TH ST, WIN- one hundred twelve (112) feet a/k/a DOM, MN 56101 PROPERTY south of the north line of said and state commissions. Residents who live on Kenneth E. Cogley, I.D: 25.830.0110 COUNTY IN Outlot “A”; thence East paral- federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify Decedent WHICH PROPERTY IS LO- lel with the north line of said for additional Tribal benefits if they participate Court File No. CATED: Cottonwood THE Outlot “A” for a distance of in certain additional federal eligibility programs. 17-PR-20-218 AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE One Hundred Fifty (150) feet, NOTICE AND ORDER OF DUE ON THE MORTGAGE more or less, to the east line of The Lifeline discount is available for only one HEARING ON PETITION ON THE DATE OF THE NO- said Outlot “A”; thence South telephone or qualifying broadband service per FOR FORMAL ADJUDICA- TICE: Forty-Seven Thousand along the east line of said Out- household, which can be on either wireline or TION OF INTESTACY, DE- One Hundred Eighteen and lot “A” to the southeast corner TERMINATION OF HEIR- 00/100 ($47,118.00) THAT no thereof, being the point of wireless service. Broadband speeds must be 20 SHIP, APPOINTMENT OF action or proceeding has been beginning. Your Right To Know Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload or faster to PERSONAL REPRESEN- instituted at law to recover STREET ADDRESS OF Your right to know and be informed qualify. TATIVE AND NOTICE TO the debt secured by said mort- PROPERTY: 503 N COURT- about the functions of government CREDITORS gage, or any part thereof; that HOUSE AVE, JEFFERS, MN is embodied in public notices. A household is defined for the purposes of the It is Ordered and Notice is there has been compliance 56145 Because self government charges given that on June 24, 2020, with all pre-foreclosure notice COUNTY IN WHICH PROP- all citizens to be informed, the Lifeline program as any individual or group of Citizen urges everyone to read and at 8:30 a.m., a hearing will and acceleration require- ERTY IS LOCATED: Cotton- study these notices. We strongly individuals who live together at the same address be held in this Court at 900 ments of said mortgage, and/ wood County, Minnesota. advise those who seek further and share income and expenses. Lifeline service Third Avenue, Windom, Min- or applicable statutes; PURSU- THE AMOUNT CLAIMED information to exercise their right nesota, for the adjudication of ANT, to the power of sale con- TO BE DUE ON THE MORT- to access to public records and is not transferable, and only eligible consumers intestacy and determination tained in said mortgage, the GAGE ON THE DATE OF THE public meetings. may enroll in the program. Consumers who of heirship of the Decedent, above described property will NOTICE: $56,287.04 willfully make false statements in order to and for the appointment of be sold by the Sheriff of said Todd E. Cogley, whose address county as follows: DATE AND obtain a Lifeline discount can be punished by is 416 2nd Avenue, Audubon, TIME OF SALE: 10:00AM on right to know 1x3.indd 1 8/12/2008 10:02:23 AM fine or imprisonment and can be barred from the IA 50025 as Personal Repre- July 29, 2020 PLACE OF SALE: program. sentative of the Estate of the Sheriff`s Main Office, 902 5th Decedent in an UNSUPER- Ave., Windom MN 56101 to If you live in a CenturyLink service area, please VISED administration. Any pay the debt then secured by NOTICE objections to the petition must said mortgage and taxes, if The Cottonwood County Board of call 1-855-954-6546 or visit centurylink.com/ be filed with the Court prior any actually paid by the mort- lifeline with questions or to request an application to or raised at the hearing. If gagee, on the premises and Commissioners will meet in open session for the Lifeline program. proper and if no objections the costs and disbursements on the 7th of July, 2020 at 9:05 a.m. to are filed or raised, the Per- allowed by law. The time al- sonal Representative will be lowed by law for redemption set the land classifications and values of appointed with full power to by said mortgagor(s), their the 2020 tax forfeited properties. administer the Estate, includ- personal representatives or ing the power to collect all assigns is 6.00 months from ■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020 11

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Please do not bill for these ads. If you have questions, please call MNA at 800/279-2979. Thank you. Display Ad Network n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020 12 ■ Sheriff’s report BoardWith the planned discusses open- day cares where bus, students walkPlans for fallzones is pleased to introduce May 25 ing of the new elemen- walk to school,” Wormstadt Wormstadt said that the • 3:40 p.m. Cottonwood tary school in the fall comes said. “However, we haven’t district’s administration is Dr. Katie Shriver County deputies received potential changes in bus had to really make changes looking at three different op- — Dr. Shiver’s services include fillings, crowns, veneers, a report of damage at routes and walking zones for to the walk zones in many tions for starting the 2020-21 students. years.” extractions, root canals, teeth whitening, bonding and Dutch Charley County school year, depending on esthetic dentistry. Park. It was determined At Tuesday’s school board Board member Angie developments concerning meeting, the board heard Klassen expressed concern — Dr. Shiver enjoys working with pediatric patients and an ATV was in the park, COVID-19. strives for pain-free dental experiences. but no damage resulted. proposals on bus routes and that students walking to and The options are: — a zone where students would from a day care at the corner • Having students return- 604 2nd St., Jackson, MN 507-847-3910 May 26 walk to school. of 15th Street and River • 3:02 p.m. A woman ing to school full-time. The proposed walk zone Road would potentially have • A hybrid or rotational re- reported someone stole a covers roughly a half-mile issues. handicapped parking per- turn to school, where not all radius from the school build- “That’s in the area of the students are in the buildings — FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1951 — mit from her unlocked ve- ing, with Perkins Creek as student parking lot, so high hicle while it was parked at the same time. the south boundary. school kids will be coming • Starting the school year at her house near the Mt. The dilemma for the and going out of there,” Lake Golf Course. with distance learning. district is that four day cares Klassen said. “It’s especially Wormstadt said there May 29 sit inside the proposed walk a concern when they are all are several areas could be • 7:42 p.m. Deputies zone. leaving after school.” challenging if schools are assisted Windom police Supt. Wayne Wormstadt The board forwarded the required to implement social with a domestic incident said that roughly 12 to 15 matter to the transporta- distancing guidelines. Bus- on Windom’s east side. A students would be walking tion committee for a formal ing, food service times and 49 -year-old Windom man to school from the four day recommendation, which will passing time between classes was arrested on suspicion care facilities and back. be voted on at an upcoming all could be impacted. of domestic assault. “We currently have two meeting. Make the • Approved hiring Marc tial maintenance savings as C-STORE/ Tire COUNTY/ Manderscheid to represent the reason for not approv- truck to move Appel, Holmen the county in a tax court ap- ing a lower bid for a Case Drive peal concerning the Shopko bulldozer. to Mt. Lake opposed motion property. Manderscheid cur- • Approved the resigna- rently represents the county tion of part-time landfill FROM PAGE 1 FROM PAGE 1 See the largest selection of nursery stock in in a tax court appeal by scale operator Dan Kelly and vice for the cooperative, and driver’s licenses. Running’s. He also currently authorized advertisement to Southwest Minnesota! according to Jackson. Kretsch said the part-time represents Chisago County hire a replacement. That part of the busi- staff member would likely in its tax court appeal deal- • Authorized advertising Shade trees, fruit trees, ornamental shrubs, ness, including the mo- work Mondays, Fridays and ing with a Shopko property to fill a vacant heavy equip- evergreens, windbreak trees, annuals and bile tire truck, will move one other day during the and has represented similar ment operator position. perennials. to the service shop in Mt. week. cases in Dodge, Mahnomen • Authorized advertising Lake when the C-store The board passed the mo- and Martin counties. for a temporary part-time Free landscape help. Bring a snapshot and closes, possibly in April tion to authorize hiring a • Approved the low bid custodial position. The dimensions or call for a free on-site visit! of 2021. part-time staff member for from Triple-A Striping Ser- position is needed due to “We will still have the the recorder’s office 3-2, with vice for striping of county increased cleaning duties shop in Mt. Lake and it Appel and Norm Holmen roads during the highway due to COVID-19. Redwood Falls NuRseRy shouldn’t matter where voting against the motion. project. • Approved removing 507-637-8615 we keep the tire truck,” Other business • Approved the purchase probationary status for a Highway 71 South • Redwood Falls Jackson said. “We deliver of a new CAT bulldozer to legal secretary at the county all over. It will be there In other business, the replace the current 1995 CAT attorney’s office. www.redwoodfallsnursery.com when people need it.” board: dozer. The board cited poten-

MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION to the recorded meetings will be available on the Depart- Plum Creek’s applications as substantially complete on MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ment’s website and on the Commission’s electronic docket- January 30, 2020. NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION ing system (eDockets). Comments may be submitted after Following the written comment period associated with the AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT the meeting during the written comment period detailed public information and scoping meeting, the Department STATEMENT SCOPING MEETING in this notice. will prepare and propose an EIS scoping decision and a In the Matter of the Applications of Plum Creek Wind Prior to the meeting, presentation materials and handouts draft site permit for Commission approval. Once the EIS Farm, LLC for a Certificate of Need, Site Permit, and will be available on the Department’s project website: scoping decision is issued, the Department will prepare Route Permit for an up to 414 MW Large Wind Energy https://mn.gov/eera/web/project/13784/. Following the the draft EIS. Upon completion of the draft EIS, an infor- Conversion System and 345 kV Transmission Line in Cot- meeting, questions and answers from the meeting will be mation meeting will be held to answer questions and to tonwood, Murray, and Redwood Counties, Minnesota compiled and may be viewed on the Department’s project solicit comments on the draft EIS and draft site permit. website. Following the close of the comment period on the draft PUC Docket Numbers: IP6997/CN-18-699 (Certificate of EIS and draft site permit, a contested case hearing will be Need), IP6997/WS-18-700 (Site Permit), and IP6997/TL-18- WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD held. The hearing will be conducted by an administrative 701 (Route Permit) Written comments will be accepted through July 7, 2020, law judge (ALJ) from the Office of Administrative Hear- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Minnesota Public Utili- by 4:30 p.m. Please include the docket numbers (18- ings. The hearing will provide an opportunity for inter- ties Commission (Commission) and Minnesota Depart- 699, 18-700, or 18-701) in all communications. Comments ested persons to ask questions, provide verbal and writ- ment of Commerce (Department) will hold a remote-access received after the close of the comment period may or may ten comments, and present evidence on all components public information and environmental impact statement not be considered by the Commission. of the proposed project. The ALJ will submit a report to (EIS) scoping meeting on the applications of Plum Creek Please focus your comments on information that will help the Commission containing findings, conclusions, and a Wind Farm, LLC (Plum Creek) for its proposed 414 mega- answer the following questions: recommendation. Upon receipt of the report from the ALJ, watt (MW) large wind energy conversion system and 345 the Commission will make a decision on the certificate of kilovolt (kV) high-voltage transmission line project. Due • W h at potential human and environmental impacts of need, site permit, and route permit applications. to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the remote-access the proposed project should be considered in the EIS For statute and rule information see Minn. Stat. § meeting will replace the standard in-person meet- and the draft site permit? 216B.243 and Minn. R. ch. 7849 (certificate of need); Minn. ing, as directed by the Governor’s executive orders. • W h at are possible methods to minimize, mitigate, or Stat. ch. 216F and Minn. R. ch. 7854 (site permit); Minn. Similar to an in-person meeting, the remote-access avoid potential impacts of the proposed project that Stat. ch. 216E and Minn. R. ch. 7850 (route permit) at: meeting will continue to provide interested persons should be considered in the EIS and the draft site https://www.revisor.mn.gov. the opportunity to: (1) learn about the state permit- permit? ting process and the proposed project; and (2) ask • A r e there any alternative routes or route segments ADDITIONAL INFORMATION questions and provide comments on potential issues that should be considered to address potential impacts associated with the 345 kV transmission line? Filing Requirements. Utilities, telecommunications and alternatives to be considered for analysis in the carriers, official parties, and state agencies are required EIS or included as a condition in a draft site permit. • A r e there any unique characteristics of the proposed site or the project that should be considered? to file documents using the Commission’s electronic filing How to Attend the Meeting • A r e there other ways to meet the stated need for the system (eFiling): https://www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFil- ing. Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 project, for example, a different size project or a dif- Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.* ferent type of facility? If so, what alternatives to the Full Case Record. See all documents filed in this docket Location: Remote-Access Hearing (telephone and/ project should be studied in the EIS? via the Commission’s website at mn.gov/puc, select eDock- or internet) • A r e there any items missing or mischaracterized in ets, enter the year (18) and the docket number (699, 700, or any of the applications, or issues that need further 701), and select Search. *The meeting will end when all attendees have had the development? opportunity to comment and all other business has been Subscribe to the Docket. To receive email notification concluded. Comments may be submitted via: when new documents are filed in this matter visit: https:// www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling, select Subscribe to To find out if the meeting is canceled call 1-855-731-6208 or Online: https://mn.gov/commerce/ Dockets and follow the prompts. 651-201-2213 or visit mn.gov/puc. energyfacilities/#comment Email: [email protected] Project Mailing List. Sign up to receive notices about To participate, follow the directions below to access U.S. Mail: Bill Storm, Environmental Review Manager project milestones and opportunities to participate or the meeting over the telephone to listen and/or provide Minnesota Department of Commerce change your mailing preference. Email docketing.puc@ verbal comments (audio only). If you are also interested 85 7th Place East, Suite 500 state.mn.us or call Leesa Norton at 651-201-2246 with the in accessing the video portion of the meeting, follow the St. Paul MN 55101 docket number (18-699, 18-700, or 18-701), your name, mail- directions below to view the presentation over the inter- Fax: 651-539-0109 ing address, and email address. net (video only – no audio). You must at a minimum join the meeting by telephone if you are interested in Important. Comments will be made available to the Department of Commerce Project Website: https:// listening to the meeting and/or in providing verbal public via the Commission’s website, except in limited mn.gov/eera/web/project/13784/ comments on the proposed project. Written comments circumstances consistent with the Minnesota Govern- Community Locations. The applications are available may also be submitted during the comment period fol- ment Data Practices Act. The Commission does not edit or for viewing at these locations: lowing the meeting using the methods described in this delete personal identifying information from submissions. • T r ac y Public Library, 189 3rd St, notice. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Tracy, MN 56175 Join the hearing by telephone Plum Creek, an affiliate of Geronimo Energy, LLC, is • L a mb er t on Public Library, 101 2nd Ave E, Phone: 1-866-609-6127 proposing to construct a 414 MW large wind energy Lamberton, MN 56152 Conference ID: 1798655 conversion system (LWECS) consisting of 74 to 110 wind • Westbrook Public Library, 556 1st Ave, An operator will assist you. turbines ranging from 2.8 to 5.6 MW in size and an as- Westbrook, MN 56183 To view the presentation, join the hearing by inter- sociated 31-mile 345 kV transmission line. The proposed Note: Due to the Convid-19 pandemic your local library net (video only – no audio) wind facility would also include: above- or below-ground may be closed or have limited hours. Navigate on your computer to: https://tinyurl.com/yc- electric collection and communications lines; an above- c4659g or https://minnesota.webex.com ground electric feeder line; two collector substations; CONTACT INFORMATION four permanent meteorological towers; a sonic or light Event Number: 969723445 Public Utilities Commission detection and ranging unit; two aircraft detection light- Event Password, if needed: QPzGkfmu526 Charley Bruce, Public Advisor, ing system radars; an operation and maintenance build- Please contact Charley Bruce, Public Advisor (contact [email protected] or 651-201-2251 ing, and new gravel access roads. The associated 345 kV information provided below) if you have questions on how Scott Ek, Energy Facilities Planner, transmission line would be constructed on single-circuit to participate or have trouble accessing the meeting. [email protected] or 651-201-2255 monopole structures within a 150-foot right-of-way and Important. If you do not have adequate access to the in- would connect the wind facility to the existing Brookings- Department of Commerce ternet and want to review the materials being presented, to-Hampton 345 kV transmission line via a new switching Bill Storm, Environmental Review Manager, contact Bill Storm (contact information provided below) station. The proposed project would be located in portions [email protected] or 651-539-1844 to receive print copies via U.S. Mail prior to the meeting of Cottonwood, Murray, and Redwood counties. date. Plum Creek Wind Farm, LLC PROCESS INFORMATION Jenny Monson-Miller, Permitting Specialist, Meeting Questions. An opportunity to ask questions The Commission must approve a certificate of need, a [email protected] or 952-988-9000 and provide comments will be provided at the end of the site permit, and a route permit before the proposed Plum meeting presentation; you must join the meeting by If any reasonable accommodation is needed to enable you Creek Wind project can be built. The permitting process telephone in order to participate in the question and to fully participate in these meetings, please contact the provides for extensive citizen participation and includes comment portion of the meeting. To submit a question Commission at 651-296-0406 or 1-800-657-3782 at least one several opportunities for public input such as public meet- in advance of the meeting, please mail or email your ques- week in advance of the meeting. To request this document ings, public comment periods, and public hearings. The tion to Bill Storm with “Meeting Question” in the subject in another format such as large print or audio, call 651- information gathered throughout the permitting process line. There will be time set aside during the meeting to 296-0406 (voice). Persons with a hearing or speech impair- informs the Commission’s final decision on a permit. The answer these questions. ment may call using their preferred Telecommunications permitting process begins with the Commission’s accep- Relay Service or email [email protected] for Recording of Meeting. The meeting will be recorded and tance of a permit application. The Commission accepted assistance. made available for review after the meeting date. Links